Wii Sports
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Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th April)
Several Nintendo Life editors share their weekend gaming plans, including titles like Pokémon Champions, Batman: Arkham Knight, and the Double Dragon & Kunio-kun bundle. The passing of series creator Yoshihisa Kishimoto is also noted, prompting replays of his classic games.
A maverick hacker got Mac OS X running on a Wii
Developer Bryan Keller has successfully ported Mac OS X 10.0 (Cheetah) to run on a Nintendo Wii console. Motivated by skepticism, Keller developed a custom boot loader and drivers to overcome the technical challenges, demonstrating the Wii's hackability and its PowerPC architecture's similarity to older Macs.
Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone and other celebs name their favourite video games
Several Hollywood celebrities, including Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, and Chris Pratt, have shared their favorite video games in a compilation video. While some named classic titles like Super Mario Bros. and Pitfall!, others highlighted more recent or niche games such as Returnal and Civilization 6.
Animal Crossing is the latest Nintendo game to be used in White House post
The White House utilized the game Animal Crossing in a social media post to promote National Agriculture Week. This follows previous instances where Nintendo properties, including Wii Sports and Pokemon, were featured in White House promotions. Nintendo has not officially commented on these uses of their intellectual property.
Nintendo Wii Turns 20: The Console That Proved Hardcore Gamers Wrong
The Nintendo Wii, celebrating its 20th anniversary, is recognized for its revolutionary approach to gaming with motion controls, which proved highly accessible and broadened the market. Despite graphical limitations compared to its contemporaries, the Wii's innovative design and focus on intuitive gameplay, exemplified by titles like Wii Sports, significantly impacted the industry, influencing subsequent consoles like the Nintendo Switch and even VR technology.
Game companies say “don’t use our IP.” The US government keeps doing it anyway
The US White House has again used Nintendo's intellectual property, specifically from Wii Sports, in political content without apparent permission. This follows previous instances where the Trump administration used Nintendo and The Pokémon Company's IP, drawing criticism and legal action. Grand Theft Auto IP was also reportedly used in similar content.
White House now using Wii to promote Operation Epic Fury attacks against Iran
The White House has utilized footage from the Nintendo Wii, including clips from Wii Sports, in a promotional video for 'Operation Epic Fury' targeting Iran. This has drawn Nintendo into the discussion surrounding the operation's marketing tactics.
Nintendo Music – list of all games included
Nintendo has released a comprehensive list of games that will feature music in their upcoming Nintendo Music service. The list includes titles spanning various Nintendo platforms, from the NES to the Nintendo Switch, with many fan-favorite franchises represented.
Nintendo Music soundtrack updates for Feb. 23rd, 2026
Nintendo has been consistently adding soundtracks from its various games to the Nintendo Music app for Nintendo Switch Online members. Recent additions include music from Super Mario Land 2, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, Paper Mario: The Origami King, and many more titles spanning decades of Nintendo history. The app allows users to stream or download music, search by game or track, and even loop or extend tracks for background listening.
